Education And Qualifications
National Diploma Information Systems (Major: Commercial Computer Science) (1989)
Experience
Integration Specialist (Contract) (11/2012-09/2013 )
Computer Associates, South Africa
• Developing system integration documentation, including field mappings, business and system rules
• Managing project deliverables and following the SCRUM project management methodology
• Establishing strong working relationships between service provider and customer
• Overseeing development of the interface web services between CA and SAP
Data Architect (Contract) (11/2011-11/2012)
Internet Solutions, South Africa
• Initiating and implementing the data quality programme enterprise wide for all systems and data sources
• Producing data governance, architectural frameworks and DQ roadmap with policies and procedures
• Designing the enterprise wide metadata repository and standards framework and developing the data cleansing framework
• Developing data quality dashboards to monitor programme effectiveness and progress with MicroStrategy
• Utilising ETL process to enable seamless transfer of data into the Enterprise Data Warehouse
Senior Software Engineer (Contract) (03/2011-10/2011)
CIPRO, South Africa
• Playing a key role in designing and developing a new back office web based system to replace CIPC’s current outdated desktop for managing all business functions of CPIC
• Following Agile methodology and using C# and JavaScript complying with the OO programming paradigm on an n-tier .NET 4.0 framework
• Incorporating data objects across multiple database platforms accessing SQL 2008 R2 and Informix
• Implementing MI reports and automated customer feedback and certificates via Xpress SMS and email broker
• Managing version control onto the production server using SharePoint for Xpress content management and Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Architecture of a SharePoint installation including current state, initial deployment and future planning
• Developing Information Architecture documentation and creating a complete Governance Plan (COBIT) and fast-track rollout schedule
• Project managing the Columbus Systems Management solution implementation
• Drafting and implementing disaster recovery procedures for all CIPC’s systems
Enterprise Architect (Contract) (09/2010-02/2011)
Surecor Information Services, South Africa
• Delivering timely and accurate strategic solutions through architectural blueprints, roadmaps, standards and guiding principles aligned with SOA and TOGAF
• Defining system, network and application level IT solutions and IT architecture strategy
• Providing technical leadership for new proposals and existing projects from analysis and requirements definition through to architecture, design and implementation for the development of a data repository solution for corporate registration information
• Establishing IT infrastructure standards including monitoring, auditing, project implementation methodology, systems automation, workflow, management and support
• Defining auditing standards and providing accurate data for business intelligence and management information
• Fully accountable for business requirements development, project assessment and project plans for the Surecor System development involving extensive stakeholder engagement
Senior Business Analyst (Contract) (09/2009-08/2010)
CIPRO, South Africa
• Needs assessment and requirements gathering for the implementation of a document library for company, close corporations, co-operations and intellectual property registrations
• Facilitating workgroup sessions with solution providers to create a data migration roadmap and normalise the database design resulting in a more effective design with improved performance and data integrity
• Validating proposed to actual deliverables as a member of the assessment team
• Documenting business rules for data cleansing and migration from the current Informix database to the new Oracle database
Business Architect / Manager (06/2003-06/2009)
Digiware, South Africa / USA
• Successfully managing a RAD development team through multiple project iterations in the documentation of user requirements, new solutions design and deployment and maintenance of existing systems
• Designing and implementing project management documentation templates
• Implementing data and document warehousing servers for medium to large customers enabling access to data through internet infrastructures
• Defining the existing and future vision enterprise architecture including traceability from IT and business strategies and recommended technologies
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Developers and focus groups to avoid redundancy, minimise expenditure and improve overall synergy
• Establishing best practices for the selection, development and implementation of information systems within enterprise involving interaction at executive and tactical levels
• Leading the architecture and development disciplines for redesign of the software methodology
• Designing and carrying out proofs of concepts for vital enterprise capabilities including building business case with benefits, costs and efficiency measures
Senior Business Analyst (03/2000-05/2003)
Cleinwaterman, South Africa
Business Unit Manager (06/1998-02/2000)
Brainware Consulting, South Africa
Business Analyst (10/1994-05/1998)
Quality Systems, South Africa
Systems Analyst & Developer (06/1993-09/1994)
GLOMAIL, South Africa
Systems Analyst & Developer (Contract) (09/1992-05/1993)
WIC International, USA
Systems Analyst & Developer (02/1991-08/1992)
ESKOM, South Africa
